Slab Contrasted Absi 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Classic Round' by Durotype, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Calanda' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, sports branding, confident, rugged, traditional, collegiate, impact, authority, readability, heritage, stability, bracketed, robust, ink-trapless, compact, sturdy.
A sturdy slab serif with bracketed, block-like serifs and a compact, forceful color on the page. Strokes are thick with modest contrast and rounded joins, giving counters a slightly tightened feel at display sizes. The uppercase is broad and stable with squared terminals, while the lowercase stays compact with a firm baseline and clear, rectangular serifs on key stems. Numerals are heavy and straightforward, designed to hold their shape in strong typographic settings.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and other display settings where a solid, impactful texture is desired. It also works well for editorial typography, labels, and packaging that benefits from a classic slab-serif voice and high presence.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, with a rugged, workmanlike warmth typical of classic slab serifs. It suggests authority and reliability, leaning toward an editorial or collegiate sensibility rather than a sleek contemporary mood.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact and clarity through heavy slabs and compact proportions, aiming for a classic, dependable slab-serif identity that reads strongly in prominent typographic roles.
The design favors strong horizontals and pronounced slab feet, which create a consistent rhythm in all-caps and headline lines. Round letters (like O and Q) remain full and weighty, and the lowercase shows a distinctly sturdy texture that stays legible in dense text blocks.